What St. Benedict CSS high school students and their parents need to about post-secondary options and alternatives.

1. Post Secondary Information
2014/2015
St. Benedict C.S.S.

2.  Determine your options
 College vs. University
 Admission requirements
 Application Process
 Financial Assistance

3. College vs. University
College
 Smaller Class Sizes
 Hands on learning
 Focus on career training
and trades
 Certificates, Diplomas
and Degrees
 1,2,3,4 year programs
University
 Larger Class Sizes
 Lecture style learning
 Focus on academic and
professional programs
 Degrees (Bachelors,
Masters)
 3-4 year programs

4.  Decide what they want to pursue
 Find out who offers what they want
(Compare programs)
 What courses and what marks will they
need?
 Compare Admission Requirements and
Processes
 Plan for the best case scenario, be sure
to have a back up plan in place.

5. College
 www.ontariocolleges.ca
 College visits to SBCSS
 CIP night
@ Conestoga College
Thurs Oct 9 11:00am- 1:30pm
and 5:00-7:00pm
 Attend a campus tour or
an open house
University
 www.electronicinfo.ca
 University visits to SBCSS
 UIP night
 @ Cameron Heights - Kitchener,
October 29th 7:00 p.m.
 @ Glenview Park– Cambridge,
October 30th , 7:00 p.m
 Attend a campus tour or an
open house

6. UNIVERSITY
 OSSD
 Grade 12 University English
 6 U/M courses
 Program Specific
Requirements
 Supplemental Information
Form
COLLEGE
 OSSD
 Gr.12 English
(College or University level)
 Program Specific
Requirements
 Information Session
 Portfolio/Interview

7. COLLEGE
 www.ontariocolleges.ca
 $95 will allow students to
apply to 5 college choices
with no more than 3
programs at any one
college
 OEN number – located on
students timetable
 DEADLINE: FEB 1st 2015
UNIVERSITY
 www.ouac.on.ca/101
 $130 will allow students to
apply to 3 Universities.
 Beyond 3 choices will cost
$44 per choice
 PIN – will be mailed to
schools Nov. –Dec.
 DEADLINE: JAN 14th 2015

8. OSAP
http://osap.gov.on.ca (begin in April)
Scholarships
www.canlearn.ca
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
(begin in September)
Bursaries
Post-Secondary Co-op Programs

9.  Why should you give us your email address?
 Get University / College visit dates
 Scholarships
 Important Dates / Reminders
 Quickest way for guidance to relay
information to YOU
http://stbenedict.wcdsb.ca/

10. Zoom into the Workplace
Gr. 12 –School to Work
Date: Wed. April 29th, 2015
Time: 9am to 1:30pm
Where: Conestoga College Doon Campus
Interactive Workshops offered in 7
Industry Sectors:
• Business and Retail
• Construction/Plumbing
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Landscape
• Personal Care and Services
• Transportation
• Care Giving and Services